“Watershed moment in the restaurant industry.” As the pandemic began to take hold of the nation, Popular Information reported that restaurant group Darden Restaurants, the parent company of Olive Garden, was not offering employees paid sick leave unless required by law. Popular Information spoke to several current and former Darden employees who shared stories of workers who would come into work sick to avoid missing a shift. Ten hours after Popular Information published its reporting, Darden, which previously lobbied against paid sick leave legislation,
Subscribing to this newsletter was one of the best news-related decisions I have ever made. Congrats on all that you have accomplished and looking forward to more fantastic work from you going forward!
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Jeff, and everyone, I want to tell you about something that recently happened to my spouse with Kroger. She has been ordering groceries from them to either pick up in their lot or have them deliver to the house. It's been rocky sometimes with problems- like she'll tell them I want a specific product and if you don't have it do not put a substitute in my order but they will etc. But some days ago she put in an order for about $108 for them to deliver it to the house. She has a doorbell video thing that is connected to her phone and it alerts her that someone is in the area of the porch and films the person. They claimed they delivered it but they must have delivered it to a different house. She knew it was coming so she was waiting for it. When it didn't come she called. They tried to call the delivery person who would not get back to them. They told her they would return the money in 7-10 days! This was her only money for groceries! She got back with them and complained about this but got nowhere. It is unclear if Kroger ever was able to connect with the delivery person ( who was part of Instacart). My spouse checked neighboring homes at the time with no success and the address on the house is clearly posted. In the end it took 8 days to get her refund. It took seconds for her to pay them. Why should it take 8 days ( or up to 10 ) to refund it!?
I subscribed early on and I try hard to read everything you write. I found you first on Twitter. Thank you for starting this newsletter and for being a high beam in a dark time.
I’ve only subscribed for a few months, and while I know your newsletter team has pivotal reporting, my jaw dropped when reading this. Your reporting is impactful. What accomplishments. Congratulations, thank you, and here’s to your continued success.
I really enjoyed reading about all of your accomplishments since you started Popular Information 3 years ago. Bravo! Congratulations on a job very well done, Judd! You've done an amazing job serving the public's interests. Keep following that money!
I was one of the first subscribers, I think (my memory isn't what it used to be!) - and have always been amazed at the quality of the content. It's an easy read, but packed with relevant info. Keep up the good work...
Subscribing to this newsletter was one of the best news-related decisions I have ever made. Congrats on all that you have accomplished and looking forward to more fantastic work from you going forward!
AMAZING JOB JUDD! I wish we could clone you!!
Congratulations on the third anniversary of Popular Information! You're CONSISTENTLY my daily go-to and favorite read in the morning. My subscription has been one of the best investments I've ever made. Long may you run! Thank you and keep up the superb work.
congratulations, Judd! And thank you for superb research and always being on the right side.
Thank you, Judd. I know that I am very happy you started this newsletter!
A superb record, Judd. We are grateful and proud of your achievements. Keep up the good work.
Jeff, and everyone, I want to tell you about something that recently happened to my spouse with Kroger. She has been ordering groceries from them to either pick up in their lot or have them deliver to the house. It's been rocky sometimes with problems- like she'll tell them I want a specific product and if you don't have it do not put a substitute in my order but they will etc. But some days ago she put in an order for about $108 for them to deliver it to the house. She has a doorbell video thing that is connected to her phone and it alerts her that someone is in the area of the porch and films the person. They claimed they delivered it but they must have delivered it to a different house. She knew it was coming so she was waiting for it. When it didn't come she called. They tried to call the delivery person who would not get back to them. They told her they would return the money in 7-10 days! This was her only money for groceries! She got back with them and complained about this but got nowhere. It is unclear if Kroger ever was able to connect with the delivery person ( who was part of Instacart). My spouse checked neighboring homes at the time with no success and the address on the house is clearly posted. In the end it took 8 days to get her refund. It took seconds for her to pay them. Why should it take 8 days ( or up to 10 ) to refund it!?
I subscribed early on and I try hard to read everything you write. I found you first on Twitter. Thank you for starting this newsletter and for being a high beam in a dark time.
Continued success and more video time.
I’ve only subscribed for a few months, and while I know your newsletter team has pivotal reporting, my jaw dropped when reading this. Your reporting is impactful. What accomplishments. Congratulations, thank you, and here’s to your continued success.
I really enjoyed reading about all of your accomplishments since you started Popular Information 3 years ago. Bravo! Congratulations on a job very well done, Judd! You've done an amazing job serving the public's interests. Keep following that money!
Very well done, Judd and team. Thank you for stepping in where it seems others would rather not tread.
Congrats on three years of excellent accountability journalism.
You are a treasure. Please stay safe and keep shining light on such issues. We need more accountability journalism!
I was one of the first subscribers, I think (my memory isn't what it used to be!) - and have always been amazed at the quality of the content. It's an easy read, but packed with relevant info. Keep up the good work...
Congratulations Judd - well deserved.
Outstanding !